Tackle Football Before Age 12 Raises Health Risk, Study Says

This article was published in the New York Times, September 2017 and was written by Ken Belson.  A new study showed that these students and more behavior and cognitive problems later in life.

So what is a parent to do?  Obviously, don't let your child play tackle football until after 12 years old.  Concentrate on the things a good football player needs.  Join a running club and work on sprints and endurance.  Perhaps your child might enjoy playing soccer for a few years before tackle football.  Many leagues play touch football so joining one of them can be an option.

Parents think of the health of your child and don't let them play tackle football before age 12!